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KX04 WUG

2004 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65 mi
Last recorded65 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 WUG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 65 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 65 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Both steering rack boots twisted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 62,812 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023 61,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,716 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,223 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,235 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 60,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 59,066 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,742 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,200 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 54,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,326 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,641 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 46,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 44,343 miles

Both handbrake outer cable corroded and worn

Pass 12 May 2012 43,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 37,879 miles

front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,025 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,721 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 17,410 miles

Both rear inner b/pads appear low

Front number plate abit loose

H/Light dipped aims ON upper limits

Pass 10 May 2007 11,069 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 11,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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KX04 WUG is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 34,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX04 WUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KX04 WUG is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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